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New Zealand tour of Pakistan 2024

Shaheen Shah Afridi hailed Mohammad Rizwan as the ‘Bradman of T20I cricket’ and congratulated him on reaching the 3000-run milestone. But, he gets trolled on Social media for comparison.

Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi. (File Photo: Getty)

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PAK vs NZ: Shaheen Afridi calls Pakistan's star batter 'Bradman of T20 cricket' and gets brutally trolled for his insinuation

Pakistan head coach Azhar Mahmood revealed that Babar Azam could be rested and Shaheen Afridi is completely fit to play the series against New Zealand. The series is scheduled to begin on April 18.

Pakistan head coach Azhar Mahmood (L) and T20I captain Babar Azam. (File Photo: Getty)

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Pakistan’s head coach drops massive hint on benching Babar Azam ahead of PAK vs NZ T20I series opener, says ‘it is possible…’

On March 31, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced its decision to reappoint Babar Azam as the captain of the Pakistan cricket team in white-ball cricket.

Babar Azam (L), Shahid Afridi (C) and Shaheen Afridi (R).

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Shahid Afridi publicly disagrees and strongly reacts after PCB sacks his son-in-law Shaheen Afridi from T20I captaincy and reinstates Babar Azam

Under the leadership of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Pakistan were comprehensively beaten in the five-match T20I series by New Zealand earlier in the year.

Shaheen Afridi (L) and Babar Azam (R). (PC: Getty).

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Reason Revealed: Why did PCB strip Shaheen Afridi of T20I captaincy and reinstate Babar Azam? Know all the important details here

Pakistan Super League 2024

Shaheen Afridi became the youngest and fastest bowler to complete 100 wickets in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) history. The left-arm seamer achieved the feat on March 7.

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PSL 2024: Zaman Khan's 4-fer, Shaheen Afridi's 4 sixes help Lahore Qalandars finally open their account after 8 matches

International League T20 2024

Sherfane Rutherford's aggressive batting, scoring a brisk 35 runs, including a six and two boundaries off Trent Boult in the 17th over turned the game on its head.

Shaheen Afridi (L) and Sherfane Rutherford (R).

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ILT20: Desert Vipers clinch last-ball victory over MI Emirates in 'match of the tournament'; Pakistan superstar hits winning runs, throws bat in elation

Pakistan tour of New Zealand 2024

Pakistan bundled out New Zealand for just 92 runs to win the 5th and final T20I match of the series by a convincing margin of 42 runs on January 21.

Pakistan spinners help their side win the 5th T20I against New Zealand.

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NZ vs PAK: Shaheen Afridi records 1st victory as captain, Pakistan snap 7-match losing streak, win 5th T20I by 42 runs but lose series 1-4

Pakistan tour of Australia 2023-24

The two former Pakistani speedsters launched a brutal attack on Afridi for his shocking decision to skip the final Test match of the series against the Baggy Greens in Sydney.&nbsp;

Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis criticised Shaheen Afridi for missing Sydney Test against Australia.

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'Do you want to be a millionaire': Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis launch brutal attack on Shaheen Afridi for 'shocking' decision

The reasons behind the decision to bench opening batter Imamul-Haq and premier paceman Shaheen Afridi have not been officially confirmed by the team management.&nbsp;

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AUS vs PAK: Pakistan make 2 huge changes to playing XI for Sydney Test; Shaheen Afridi out and 21-year-old explosive batter to make debut

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Demonstrating true sportsmanship, Shaheen Afridi also lauded the Indian team for their commendable performance, despite not clinching the title.

Shaheen Afridi (L) and Rohit Sharma (R). 

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'Hard luck India but the team...': Pakistan's newly-appointed T20I captain Shaheen Afridi reacts to Men in Blue's World Cup final defeat

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Morne Morkel said that the team management has a close eye on Mohammed Shami and how he is performing after recovering from an ankle injury.

Mohammed Shami took 7 wickets on his red-ball comeback.

Morne Morkel is keeping a close eye on Mohammed Shami.

Morkel wants to give Shami some time before he gets back to playing Test cricket.

India's bowling coach Morne Morkel; Mohammed Shami in action. 

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'He's been out of the game for almost a year. We need...': Bowling coach Morne Morkel on Mohammed Shami's chances of playing in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

India's young top-order batter Shubman Gill injured his thumb during match simulations and missed the practice sessions at the Optus Stadium, Perth.

Shubman Gill averages over 50 on Australian pitches.

Gill has two half-centuries in Australia including the 91-run knock at The Gabba.

Gill isn't ruled out of the first Test so far.

Morne Morkel speaking to the media at the press conference; Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill inspect the Perth pitch. 

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Shubman Gill to play in Perth Test after thumb injury? Bowling coach Morne Morkel gives major update

Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Sanjay Manjrekar wants Abhimnayu Easwaran to open and KL Rahul to bat in the middle order in the Perth Test.

KL Rahul averages a little over 34 as an opener in Tests.

Sanjay Manjrekar wants Rahul to bat in the middle order. 

Manjrekar wants Abhimanyu Easwaran to open in Perth Test.

Former cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar: India batter KL Rahul during a training session in Perth.

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'You don't want someone like him batting at top of the order': Sanjay Manjrekar says he loves KL Rahul but doesn't want him to open in Perth Test

Sourav Ganguly reckons Nitish Kumar Reddy is a good batter down the order who can bowl as well. He backs him to make his Test debut on November 22.

Nitish Kumar Reddy has been slated to make his Test debut in Perth.

Shubman Gill will miss the Perth Test due to thumb injury.

In Rohit Sharma's absence, Jasprit Bumrah will lead Team India. 

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly speaking at an event; Nitish Kumar Reddy after losing his wicket against Australia A. 

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Sourav Ganguly names Shubman Gill's replacement for Perth Test, backs youngster to 'lend proper balance to the side'

Ahead of the Perth Test, former BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has said that Mohammed Shami should have been on the flight to Australia to play pink-ball Test in Adelaide.

Mohammed Shami returned to competitive cricket in Ranji Trophy 2024-25. 

Shami claimed seven wickets on his return.

The Bengal pacer is keen to return to the Test squad. 

Sourav Ganguly at an event; Mohammed Shami celebrating a wicket in Adelaide. 

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